Yin Yu Tang

Yin Yu Tang, a late Qing dynasty merchants' house, was originally located in the southeastern China. Re-erected at the Peabody Essex Museum, Yin Yu tang is now open to visitors.
http://www.pem.org/yinyutang/index.html

Click on Family Genealogy - and you'll find an abundance of authentic resources.

http://www.pem.org/yinyutang/index.html

Book format:
http://books.google.com/books?id=Ag_RIYrX1G4C&pg=PA75&lpg=PA75&dq=tang+household&source=web&ots=HAw2aMAz3v&sig=OhcjgH8KyEV18UgA7L4MoopDxWM&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=2&ct=result#PPP1,M1

Chinese culture - general

I think this website has compiled a varied amount of resources - great for the classroom as culture reading and reserach.
http://www.chinaculture.org/